Metal making and treating process operatives vs Process Operatives Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Process Operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £4,858 more per year (16% higher)
vs

Process Operatives

£29,696
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesProcess OperativesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£29,696+£4,858
Mean Annual£35,618£30,964+£4,654
Monthly£2,880£2,475+£405
Weekly£665£571+£94
Hourly£16.61£14.28+£2.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesProcess Operatives
10th (Entry)£23,371£19,124
25th£29,268£25,156
50th (Median)£34,554£29,696
75th£40,726£36,583
90th (Senior)£0£44,343
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Process Operatives?
A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal making and treating process operatives is £34,554, whilst a Process Operatives earns £29,696 — a difference of £4,858 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Process Operatives?
The difference is £4,858 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Process Operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal making and treating process operatives offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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